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OK, prognosticators, today's question: Total Defense

Let's get some predictions on the record.

Fill in the blank:

At the end of the 2009 football season, SMU will be ranked # ____ in total defense (yards).

Last season, SMU was 118 (yuck), ahead of only NTSU.

I am predicting a small jump to around #100-105, call it 104th in total defense.

Yesterday's question: Total Offense

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I think we wil be 100+. I believe our defense might cause more turnovers this year, but it wil still be on the field a lot and give up plenty of yards.

Breakout year where SMU's seen in the rarified air of the top 100 as we hit #99. We finally have a pass rush (please don't get hurt Marquis), LBs are faster than they've been in 20 years, the most experienced secondary in a long time. Youth continues to present its ugly head. Missed assignments, primarily at LB, will cause a lot of grey hair. Our young skinny guys still can't stop the run though Navy will in fact, attempt a pass (shovel pass), which will be returned 85 yards for a touchdown by Evan Huahulu.

#87

Total Defense Rank - #95

We play some pretty potent offenses this year and while I think we will be better, I don't see us making huge stat progress.

My vote is #99.

The defense will perform much better and give up less big plays. I also believe the offense will not give up nearly as many turnovers which should help the D.

95 would be much better.

Bottom line is W's.

94 or 95

90th Overall but still dreadful against the pass.

93, we allow 411 ypg

81st.

no predictions but remember what Coach Jones said - to paraphrase: fans will tolerate losing 48-45 games if they are exciting and competitive, as you build your program. I certainly hope for a huge improvement, but do not expect much. I am very interested to see how guys like Yenga and Fleming might flourish in the 3-4, and expect Taylor Thompson to become an all-conference player by his JR year. Just anxious to get this season started!

Everyone who has read my posts know that I think the part that was missing the most last year was tackling. If we can tackle this year I will be bold and rank us 80. If we tackle like last year then 115.

i think we are at 80